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Hudson

hud·son

UK/ˈhʌd.sən/ US/ˈhʌdsʌn/ fairly common us

noun

1.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

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3.

English navigator who discovered the Hudson River; in 1610 he attempted to winter in Hudson Bay but his crew mutinied and set him adrift to die (1565-1611)

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Origin

From Hudd + -son. Doublet of Hutson.

Phrases

  • Hudson Bay
  • Hudson County
  • Hudson River
  • Hudson Strait
  • Hudson Valley
  • Hudson's Bay
  • New Hudson
  • North Hudson

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